I have cut dairy out completely but that is because my other two babies were both sensitive to dairy in my diet. I think that if your baby doesn't show any sensitivities then you can eat what you want/need.

My son takes a formula bottle once a day with zero issue so I know he tolerates dairy just fine. As for spice, garlic and acidic foods I just watch what I eat. I love spice but my first son got very gassy from it. So for example if I got a sub I wouldn't get Italian with hots I would keep it simple with turkey. I haven't been adding garlic to my meals or eating pineapple until my mouth burns... Because that's how I eat... Like crazy... Haha. Or I don't drink enough coffee to give me anxiety. Just a little at a time. I drank a big glass of OJ and when I got heartburn after I was like oh no hope this doesn't affect baby... It sure did!

What was his reasoning? My doctor hasn't said a word about it. I had McDonald's yesterday, which fast food is typically not in my diet, and baby was up pooping big time, lots of gas, and fussiness. I'm certain that is what did it.

Is there a reason your doctor said to cut those things? Does your baby have cholic or problems with digestion when you eat those things? I've never changed my diet while nursing. That seems very restrictive unless the baby has sensitivities.

I don't drink more than a glass of wine. That's about it. I've never been told by anyone to cut out all those things whilst breastfeeding. Is there a reason your doctor suggested such a restrictive diet?

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